Headlight recommendations – need something brighter than stock
August 29th, 2012, 06:25 PM
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Headlight recommendations – need something brighter than stock
I am looking for your recommendation on what aftermarket headlights to get for a 1971 Cutlass daily driver. I am looking for something brighter than the stock lamps. Are there any aftermarket kits or even LED kits to make it a bit brighter? Thanks
August 29th, 2012, 07:00 PM
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The above are a very practical, reasonable choice for a car you drive, which I recommend, but to paraphrase the old saying: "Light costs money - How bright do you want to be?"
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August 29th, 2012, 07:02 PM
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I find the stock high beams are already really bright if there's noone else on the road. Just, since i do mostly city driving, i hardly use/need em'.
August 29th, 2012, 07:26 PM
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Just changing from stock sealed beam units to off-the-shelf halogen sealed beams made a world of difference on my '72. I can see better driving it than my caddy.
I got mine from Napa, I think they were Wagners, about 8 bucks a pop. Change them all, both lows and highs. Adjust them well afterward by parking in an alleyway or side street.
I got mine from Napa, I think they were Wagners, about 8 bucks a pop. Change them all, both lows and highs. Adjust them well afterward by parking in an alleyway or side street.
August 29th, 2012, 09:22 PM
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This THE forum for headlight upgrades and their German moderator condemns them all.
Read > http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...=1#post3500367
Read > http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...=1#post3500367
August 30th, 2012, 12:59 AM
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This THE forum for headlight upgrades and their German moderator condemns them all.
Read > http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...=1#post3500367
Read > http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...=1#post3500367
August 30th, 2012, 01:48 AM
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Actually I guess his post does reflect poorly on Sealed beams as well as aftermarket 5 3/4" H4 housings.
I personally went with 5 3/4 H4 converted headlights for $35 off Ebay.
They are inexpensive and a great improvement over stock.
Doing the relay upgrade to bring higher voltage and 200-300% brightness increase is another bonus.
Read this.
http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...adlights.shtml
I personally went with 5 3/4 H4 converted headlights for $35 off Ebay.
They are inexpensive and a great improvement over stock.
Doing the relay upgrade to bring higher voltage and 200-300% brightness increase is another bonus.
Read this.
http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...adlights.shtml
Last edited by Aceshigh; August 30th, 2012 at 01:52 AM.
August 30th, 2012, 04:24 AM
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good call Aces i was gonna suggest this...it is a popular mod w older VWs...
August 30th, 2012, 06:20 AM
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This THE forum for headlight upgrades and their German moderator condemns them all.
Read > http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...=1#post3500367
Read > http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...=1#post3500367
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